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THE UNITING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
RESPONSE
TO HIV/AIDS AND TEENAGE CHALLENGES
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This is the stage of adolescence where we worry about feelings and changes in body.
There is a continuos search for self identity and dignity sometimes
accompanied by confusion, rebellion and mistrust.
Parenting or mentoring is a huge challenge at this stage and peer
pressure is at the stage of all influences.
We surround ourselves by those we model and we experience intense physical and social changes
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Focus Early Adolescence
Middle Adolescence
Late Adolescence
Independence Less interest in parental activities
Peak of parental conflicts
Re acceptance of parental advice/values
Body image Preoccupation with self and pubertal changes
-acceptance of body-concern over making body more attractive
Acceptance of pubertal changes
Peers Intense relationships -peek of peer involvement-conformity with peer values-increased sexual activity and experimentation
Identity -Increased cognition-Increased fantasy world-Idealistic vocational goals
-increased scope of feelings-increased intellectual ability-risk taking behaviour
-Practical, realistic vocational goals-Refinement of moral, religious and sexual values-ability to compromise and set limitsSource: Lawrence S. Neinstein, M.D. Adolescent Health Care: A practical Guide, 2nd Edition, Urban and
Schwarzenberg/Baltimore-Munich, 1991
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This program aims at addressing adolescence challenges
identified above:
Peer pressure Intense relationships Risk taking behaviour Conformity with peer values Idealistic and not realistic goals for life Increased sexual activity and experimentation
These observations lead to a conclusion that young people
are at high risk of HIV infection.
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Theological reflection on sexual purity: Promoting abstinence
2 Tim 2: 22 Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
Psalms 119:2 “How can and young man/woman keep his way pure? By living according to your word.
Genesis 39:9 “How then can I do such a wicked thing and sin against God..”Joseph found favour in the eyes of God and he prospered (39:2)
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Thanking you
Rev B. Mpofu UPCSA HIV/AIDS COORDINATOR